Danessa Duerksen
Fresno, CA 93720
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Objective
To obtain a position as a Shelter Assistant at My Sister’s House
Education
California State University, Fresno (Fall 2006- Spring 2010)
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology with an emphasis in Victimology
• Victim Services Certificate
Professional Experience
Encourage Tomorrow- Program Instructor (March 2011- June 2011)
• Instruct a science class to 1st- 4th graders and maintain academic regulations
Girl Scouts of America- Outreach Mentor- (June 2010- June 2011)
• Assist with elementary students in various learning activities and workshops
Rowell Elementary- Response to Intervention Tutor (September 2010- December 2010)
• Tutored children who were below their reading level and did not achieve academic standards
California Teaching Fellows Foundation- Substitute (July 2010- December 2010)
• Work with children in various after school programs throughout the Central Valley
Victim Offender Reconciliation Program – Intern (February 2010- May 2010)
• Dealt with juvenile offenders, updated cases, clerical work, data entry, and case mediations
Nanny (September 2006- May 2010)
• Responsible for the care, tutoring, and meal preparation for an elementary student
Campus and Community Involvement
Order of Omega (2008-2010)
• President of the National Greek Honors Society
Delta Gamma (2006-2010)
• Vice President Social Standards (2008-2010)
• Vice President Member Education (2009)
• Vice President Panhellenic (2007)
• Director of Public Relations (2006)
Panhellenic Council of California State University, Fresno (2006-2007)
• Campus Liaison
Kids Day – Volunteer (2006-2009)
• Sold newspapers to raise money for Valley Children’s Hospital
Wolters Elementary – Volunteer (2006-2010)
• Helped in the classroom with visually impaired students
Fairmont Private School- Volunteer (2005-2006)
• Helped in the classroom with preschool students assisting in activities, snacks, and
outdoor play.
Awards
Champion in Your Absence, Delta Gamma (2010) – Given to the most outstanding member
Anna Boyd Ellington Award, Delta Gamma (2009) – Friendship Award
Outstanding New Member, Panhellenic (Inter-Sorority Council at Fresno State) (2006)